1. A) There are no specific common law actions designed to protect the environment, since common law is based on legal precedent and has principally been developed to protect the individual and private property rights. Using examples, explain the three legal concepts that can be used under common law to seek action for environmental damage, harm or injury (10marks) B) Describe a conceptual framework for sustainable development and show how Trinidad and Tobago strives to achieve this through legal systems, economic incentives/disincentives and private party action. (20marks)
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1. 1. A) There are no specific common law actions designed to protect the environment, since
common law is based on legal precedent and has principally been developed to protect the
individual and private property rights. Using examples, explain the three legal concepts that can
be used under common law to seek action for environmental damage, harm or injury (10marks)
B) Describe a conceptual framework for sustainable development and show how Trinidad and
Tobago strives to achieve this through legal systems, economic incentives/disincentives and
private party action. (20marks)
